Two Islands Bonsai

15/10/2026

Two recent repots hanging out.

15/10/2026

First repot for an incredible ‘Bottlebrush’
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It’s extremely rare for a tree to have so many inherent special characteristics, a tree we cannot wait to explore and design in the future.

For now, rest, growth - Development.

26/09/2026

GUEST TO THE BLOG: MICHAEL HAGEDORN
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Latest Blog post out now and it’s not one to be missed! I was very thankful to have the opportunity to have a pick at Michael’s brain, hope you all enjoy the topics and responses as much as I did!

Thanks again Michael Hagedorn

Excerpt: ‘There’s bonsai ahead, and more writing—if, that is, I’m not nabbed by a trout.‘ - Michael

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19/09/2026

THE FIRST REPOT OF A SPECIAL JUNIPER
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YouTube video out now! Link in Bio.

An incredibly fun day!! This tree is just beginning its journey and I take great pride in being its custodian. Big thanks to these two gentleman for their awesome assistance and great company today!

Blog post on its way where we discuss the work carried out to date to prepare the tree for this stage and the next.

18/09/2026

Latest Blog post out now! Link in Bio/ comments.

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Excerpt: ‘11 April 2024, 11:52am - The separation of the Air-layer from the parent tree performed. The Air-layer was placed on the parent tree in late winter of 2023. As to the timing of the Air-layer placement and even down to the visual cues when slicing into the bark of the tree, these will tell you where that tree is in its growth/ annual cycle.’

12/09/2026

BUNJIN PODOCARPUS BONSAI - DESIGN WITH EMOTION

A full-length recorded demonstration in which New Zealand-based bon...

12/09/2026

We’re on YouTube!!

Our first recorded live demo and we go deep! We dive into emotions and what it means to put these centre stage when styling a tree.

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06/09/2026

Pandorea pandorana ‘Snowbells’ (Wonga Wonga vine)
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Native to Australia and commonly available here in New Zealand, is this a beautiful local alternative to the Wisteria?

When I originally dug this twisted vine up a couple of years back, the owner had said this was a Jasmine, I was presently surprised after this year’s flowering to discover its origins.

I look forward to future years of more and more flowers!

01/09/2026

Latest Blog post out now! Link in Bio/ comments.

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Excerpt: ‘When studying a progression image like this, your first thought should be to look for signs of continual development work. If this ‘tree,’ had a nice clean silhouette then you know the tree is not being developed to a high standard.’